Composition for Levobiotic 500mg Tablet

Primarily used for

Medicine Overview of Levobiotic Tablet

Uses of Levobiotic Tablet

Levobiotic 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and tuberculosis.It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Side effects of Levobiotic Tablet

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Levobiotic Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Levobiotic 500mg Tablet at a fixed time.Avoid Levobiotic 500mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Levobiotic Tablet works

Levobiotic 500mg tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.

In Depth Information on Levobiotic Tablet

Expert advice for Levobiotic Tablet

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.

Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.

Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Levobiotic immediately and consult your doctor. You should not take medicines to stop or slow diarrhoea.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or heart diseases.

Warnings

Special precautions for Levobiotic 500mg Tablet

Alcohol

SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Levobiotic 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Levobiotic 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Levobiotic 500mg Tablet is probably usafe to use during lact

ation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Frequently asked questions for Levobiotic 500mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Levofloxacin

Levobiotic is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.

Q. Can I take Levobiotic with prednisone?

Levobiotic and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Levobiotic immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

No, Levobiotic is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.

Q. Can I take Levobiotic with loratadine?

Levobiotic can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Levobiotic with esomeprazole?

Levobiotic can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Levobiotic affect birth control?

Levobiotic can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Levobiotic with birth control pills.

Q. Can I take Levobiotic for a tooth infection?

Levobiotic is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Can I take Levobiotic for streptococcal throat infection?

Levobiotic is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Is Levobiotic same as ciprofloxacin?

Levobiotic and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Levobiotic is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Levobiotic 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Levobiotic is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Levobiotic is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Levobiotic for tonsillitis?

Levobiotic is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Can I take Levobiotic with guaifenesin?

Levobiotic can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Levobiotic with paracetamol?

Levobiotic can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.